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Spoon (Tablespoon)
John Allen, John Edwards
1696-1702
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Allen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.867
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.867
Object Name
Spoon (Tablespoon)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
John Allen (Maker); John Edwards (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1696-1702
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "IE" in crude caps in cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "IA" in crude caps in cartouche
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface, end
Inscription: "MB" in block lettering
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.654 (W) x 6.89 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.2 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.2346
Measurement Notes
Weight: 1 oz. 2 dwt. 2 gr. Spectrographic analysis indicates the bowl is 92.5% silver and the handle is 94.0%.